In the latest batch of trade rumors, the Arizona Cardinals continue to give mixed messages about the future of quarterback Josh Rosen, but in the last week, the New England Patriots, New York Giants, and LA Chargers inquired about trading for the former UCLA QB. Arizona fielded trade offers this […]
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Elite 8 Preview: Big Ten vs. ACC in Defensive Slog with No. 3 Purdue vs. No. 1 UVA
A tough defensive battle is expected with a Big Ten vs. ACC matchup, when #3 Purdue takes on Tony Bennett and #1 Virginia in the South Regional Elite 8 game on Saturday. The winner of Purdue/UVA will advance to the Final Four. Both teams previous made it to the Final […]
New Qualifying Rules Begin at O’Reilly Auto Parts 500
NASCAR officials promised they would looking at all aspects of the sport, and that changes could be coming. They have wasted no time in announcing them, and added a significant alteration to qualifying at this week’s O’Reilly Auto Parts 500. With the new rules package this year drivers were drafting […]
Five Pre-Final Four Bets with Top Seeds Fending off Looming Upsets
Then there were eight. The Final Four is one game away for the teams in the Elite Eight and the teams that most thought would be here are playing. The only exception is No. 1 seed North Carolina, which was an upset victim to No. 5 Auburn, the highest remaining […]
Elite 8 Preview: Texas Tech Seeking First Final Four, Face No. 1 Gonzaga
The 2019 March Madness West Regional will come down to #3 Texas Tech squaring off against #1 Gonzaga with the winner advancing to the Final Four. Texas Tech, led by sophomore guard Jarrett Culver, has been unstoppable in 2019 March Madness with an 18-point average margin of victory. Texas Tech […]
North Carolina Only Top Seed to Fall in Sweet 16, Auburn Advances to Elite 8
In Sweet 16 action, #1 North Carolina out of the Midwest regional lost to #5 Auburn 97-90 and became the first top seed to lose in a chalk-heavy March Madness as Auburn advances to the Elite 8. Auburn moves onto the Elite 8 for the first time in 35 years. […]
Kevin Koe Leads No. 1 Ranked Canadian Team Into World Men’s Curling Championship
Kevin Koe is hoping to lead his top-ranked Canadian team to a gold medal at the 2019 World Men’s Curling Championship in Lethbridge, Canada. Koe will look to win a world title in front of a home crowd in Alberta, the province his team represented in the Brier earlier this […]
UFC on ESPN 2: Barboza Takes on Gaethje in Battle of Lightweight Kicking Powerhouses
Lightweight contenders Edson Barboza and Justin Gaethje will battle in what should be an action-packed main event for UFC on ESPN 2 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. Both Barboza and Gaethje come into the fight with a history of scoring knockouts, especially with powerful kicks that can end […]
Bracket Busted: Ohio Doctor’s Perfect Bracket Ends With Tennessee Sweet Sixteen Loss
Neuropsychologist Gregg Nigl’s run at filling out the first ever perfect bracket for the NCAA Tournament came to a dramatic end on Thursday night, when Tennessee suffered an overtime loss to Purdue. The Volunteers staged an incredible comeback to force overtime and keep Nigl’s bracket alive, but couldn’t get past […]
Los Angeles Dodgers Open Season with Eight Home Runs
Though the Los Angeles Dodgers are known for their strong pitching, the offense decided it would showcase its home-run power on Opening Day. The team celebrated its first game of 2019 by hitting a record eight home runs against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The eight home runs tied a franchise record […]
Usually Stable New England Patriots Receive More Shocking News with Greg Schiano Resignation
For an organization that prides itself on no distractions and stability, the New England Patriots have had more controversy and shocking news in the last three months than the past three years. The latest was Thursday when Greg Schiano abruptly resigned from coach Bill Belichick’s defensive staff. The news caught […]
Kraken Comeback? New York Yankees Catcher Gary Sanchez Poised for Big Season
Gary “Kraken” Sanchez, the starting catcher for the New York Yankees, had a disappointing 2018 season hitting .189, while leading the majors with 18 passed balls. Sanchez missed 73 games last season and played hurt most of the year nursing a sore shoulder. The Yankees hope a healthy Sanchez in […]
Top-Seed Virginia Denies Cinderella Ducks Trip to Elite 8
In a gritty defensive slog, the #1 Virginia Cavaliers defeated the #12 Oregon Ducks 53-49 in the South Regional Sweet 16 as Tony Bennett and his UVA squad advanced to the Elite 8. The clock stroke Midnight for the Cinderella Ducks. Virginia returns to the Elite 8 for only the […]
Eastern Conference Playoff Race: Five Teams on Bubble Fighting for Final Three Spots
With eight games remaining in the NBA regular season, the Eastern Conference playoff race is coming down the stretch with five teams – Brooklyn, Detroit, Miami, Orlando and Charlotte – fighting for the final three spots and only 2.5 games separating the teams in the bubble pack. If the playoffs […]
Tick, Tick, Tick: Time Running Out for Kentucky Derby Wannabes
Final exam time arrives Saturday for Kentucky Derby hopefuls in Florida and 7,827 miles away in Dubai. In these two far-flung locations, contenders are intent on proving they’ll have what it takes to enter the Derby starting gate on May 4, a scant five weeks away. At Gulfstream Park, near Miami, […]
Five Sweet Sixteen Bets that Look Solid Even as Lines Shift
With the last of the Elite Eight teams to be decided on Friday, the betting lines have seen some movement that might matter to the savvy sports gambler. Here’s what you need to know about adjusted point spreads that hardly made a difference — all four games have seen half-point […]
John Daly Trying to Find Way on PGA Tour Champions
The PGA Tour Champions has not been the boon for John Daly that many thought, but the fourth year member of the tour is still trying to find his way in the new environment. Daly will tee it up on Friday at the Rapiscan Systems Classic, where is listed at […]
NASCAR Calendar Gets Major Makeover for 2020
Officials at NASCAR said before the season they were going to make changes on the track, but now they have made a major revision off of it. The governing body of the sport announced Tuesday they are making major alterations to the 2020 schedule. The 36-race schedule had become stale […]
Bold Predictions for World Series Winner, MVP, Cy Young on MLB Opening Day
MLB Opening Day is on Thursday and there should be some drama in the next 162 games. Some of the storylines for the season are the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox fighting it out in the American League East, and how improved with the Philadelphia Phillies be with […]
Jon Jones to Defend Light Heavyweight Title vs. Thiago Santos at UFC 239 in Las Vegas
UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones will defend his title against No. 3 contender Thiago Santos in the main event of UFC 239 on July 6 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. UFC president Dana White told ESPN that the title fight would headline UFC 239, while also announcing that […]